terrific tatyana ali spring fashion:
l’wren scott, tina fey, & princess diana marriage special:
oscar de la renta farah angsana jenny packham
issue 12 spring 2010 ELIZAMAGAZINE.COM $7.97
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issue 12
eliza Spring
fashion
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history repeats itself Princess Diana
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runway L’Wren Scott
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fashion eye Tina Fey
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Accessorize Eternal Love
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wedding runway Our Favorite Trends For The Bride
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LIGHTEN UP Alternative Bridal
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americana A Fresh Look At All-American Style
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wonderland
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great lengths More Than A Maxi
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REBEL WITH A CAUSE One Part Preppy, One Part Coolsville
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cover story Tatyana Ali
BEAUTY & HEALTH
features
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product placement Pinky Promise
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beauty Springing ’60s
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girl about town Lindsay Sloane
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Real women Real Brides (What They Wish They Would Have Known Before)
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smart art Lisa Congdon
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WE’VE GOT ISSUES Why Aren’t There More Female Directors?
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Something old . . . something new Entertainment’s Review
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music Fun. The Band
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home sweet home Plate Wall
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one last thing We’ve Turned into our Parents
ABOUT THE COVER Tatyana Ali is photographed by Angela Kohler; styled by Sarah & Sunshine; makeup by Rachel Rose DeSimone; hair by Nikki Providence; Dress by Fashion by Robert Black.
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{contributors} dawn dicarlo
laura warner
photographer
writer
Dawn is a Los Angeles based photographer who
Laura Warner likes to write. She does it in between
enjoys photographing people. Sometimes, you can
caring for her two daughters, Eden and Imogene,
catch her watching Hitchcock films or eating French
and staying up late with her husband, David. They
fries dipped in ranch dressing. She also loves to do
live outside Chicago in an idyllic town that you would
the “running man” and will “bust it out” any chance
want to move to if you ever visited, as long as it wasn’t
she gets.
winter. When she’s not writing, reading, or pretending to cook, Laura enjoys the outdoors.
emily mayer
tracy rasinski
writer
photographer
Emily Mayer is paid to watch movies as a full-time
Tracy Rasinski is a Phoenix, Arizona based
subtitle editor but wishes she could also get paid to
photographer
read books, her favorite pastime. She is a graduate of
campaigns and sports athletes. She loves to
the University of Redlands as a Creative Writing major.
people watch and to show why people do what
Emily and her husband live in sunny Temecula Valley in
they do! Past clients include Time Inc., The Westin
Southern California, where they divide their free time
Resorts and Make-a-Wish Foundation- she has
between tasting local wines and sampling craft beers.
also shot people such as Kobe Bryant, Cheech
shooting
fashion,
advertising
Marin, Steve Nash and Meadowlark Lemon. Check out her work at www.TracyRasinski.com.
angela kohler
anthony hernandez
photographer
hair stylist
Angela has a hard time finding both of her slippers at
Anthony has been studying hair in NYC since
the same time. Sometimes she misses the wastepaper
2004. His work includes television, fashion shows,
basket when she binges on pink Starbursts, and she
celebrities and print. For more info see www.
often forgets to close the cupboards in the kitchen.
anthonyjosephhairstyling.com.
She thinks that maybe her slippers are in on some private joke and that perhaps pink Starburst wrappers have a surface covered in trashcan repellant. The cupboards, she takes full responsibility for.
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Dear readers, This issue is a hodge podge of fashion and beauty happiness. What I like most about this issue is that we didn’t over think it. We let it come together very organically and easily. Some of our shoots were shot in Los Angeles (Rebel With A Cause, Americana, Great Lengths), one in New York (Wonderland) and two in Arizona (Eternal Love, Lighten Up)−which is new for ELIZA. Some of my favorite features were on the lovely L’wren Scott, Princess Diana, Tina Fey, artist Lisa Congdon and our stunning cover girl Tatyana Ali. Tatyana was so much fun to work with. She's smart, talented, genuine and beautiful−a perfect ELIZA cover girl. Because it was so much fun last year, this issue has a few bridal features (Real Brides/Real Advice, Bridal Trends). Again, we made sure our focus was not all on the wedding, but also the marriage. The work that it takes to have a good marriage is worth it. It can be just as lovely as the first day, but more meaningful. I also wanted to give a shout out to my new favorite lipgloss, What's Your Virtue. The gloss was created by a group of women that didn’t want to buy makeup brands that had “bad girl” names. They wanted to be uplifted and inspired, especially when looking at a product that is applied five times a day.
{my spring pick} what's your virtue? devotion lip bliss $12 Available at WhatsYourVirtue.com
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PrincessDiana written by Lisa Hong
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ong before the diplomatic styles of fashionable first ladies Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni Sarkozy made headlines, Princess Diana’s sartorial selections dominated the fashion world. During the last few years of her highly publicized life, Diana topped many international bestdressed lists. However, when she first emerged in the public eye on the arm of Prince Charles, her sense of style definitely left something to be desired. The transition from kindergarten assistant to Princess of Wales must not have been an easy one. There were probably a lot of people telling Diana different things about how to dress, act, and speak. During the time of her courtship and engagement, Diana was frequently photographed in traditional English fabrics like houndstooth, plaid, and many varieties of tweed. As a young wife, Princess Di was often photographed in head-totoe coordinated monochromatic ensembles. She loyally favored British designers like Catherine Walker and Bruce Oldfield. Although she
was clearly being styled during this time, she did not look like she was comfortable or had found her personal style. Much like the rest of us, Princess Diana had to learn how to dress for her body type. Unfortunately she had to learn these lessons under constant public scrutiny. As she grew more into her own style, she favored sleek silhouettes and more polished looks than her earlier puffed sleeve and floral ensembles. Counting Gianni Versace, John Galliano, and Valentino as close friends also helped shape her iconic style. In the last few years of her life, Diana appreciated the benefits a well-tailored suit and designer handbag can give a look. She has a Dior bag named after her. She started wearing colors that were optimal for her complexion and began looking as though she was really developing a love for fashion. As she grew into her penchant for humanitarian work, her style continued to take a personalized turn. She was photographed in blue jeans, practically groundbreaking for royalty. Wearing casual clothing while crusading against landmines also showed a different side of this beautiful Princess. Some say she intentionally wore bright colors when visiting children’s hospitals to cheer up the young patients. There is a lot of debate about how Princess Diana’s style would have continued to evolve had her life not been tragically cut short. During her last few years she seemed to finally be comfortable and confident in her own skin, and I like to think this would have continued throughout her life. She developed her esteem and style with the world watching and all the while she did it with the true grace of a Princess.
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l'wren
scott written by Lisa Hong
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hus far, it is safe to say the life of designer L’Wren Scott has been quite an adventurous journey. From a small town to runways and red carpets, L’Wren has made a name for herself modeling, dressing A-listers, and founding a critically acclaimed clothing line. Unlike so much of today’s society, she is not celeb-obsessed and rarely gives interviews, creating an aura of mystery. Scott grew up in a small town in Utah and by chance met famed photographer Bruce Weber when he was in the state for a photo shoot. After taking a photo of her, Weber encouraged L’Wren to pursue a career in modeling. Her statuesque 6'4" frame quickly catapulted L’Wren into the fast-paced world of a top model. She lived in Paris and worked for Chanel and Thierry Mugler and her photos were seen in Vogue.
From her career in modeling she segued into a career as a successful fashion stylist. She styled shoots for top designers and celebrities. She was also a costume designer for a few major motion pictures. Each of her different roles in the fashion industry prepared her for her biggest success to date as a fashion designer. In 2006, L’Wren launched her eponymous line to much critical and editorial success. Nicole Kidman’s choice to wear one of L’Wren’s custom designs to the Oscars probably helped too. It is evident Scott’s designs are by a woman for women. She knows how to tailor her garments out of the right fabrics to enhance the beauty of a woman’s figure. L’Wren Scott’s Spring/Summer 2010 line is a testament to why she is a rising star in the fashion world. The sleek sheaths and body skimming dresses were to be expected, but she also added some surprises. Scott sent some fitted suits down the runway that were as close to androgynous as L’Wren gets. She paired the sleek suits with feminine ruffles, feathers, and, in one case, a polka dot chiffon blouse. Her background as a stylist shows with her ability to pair colors and accessories in her tightly edited collection. It is clear the Spring/Summer 2010 line is all about the details. This was evidenced by yellow flourishes on puffed sleeves, acid green sequins, and ruffles with an all-white ensemble, a tilted hat to match a raspberry and blush suit and a dramatically feather-lined, floor-length coat. In addition to Nicole Kidman, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Madonna are also fans and L’Wren’s boyfriend Mick Jagger usually sits front row at her celebrity-packed shows. You will not find L’Wren mentioning these facts, it seems she prefers to have her clothing do the talking and this collection is speaking volumes.
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why we love
tina fey written by Lisa Hong
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ina Fey is a woman completely devoid of any pretense. She is smart, beautiful, funny, and humorously self-deprecating. Her Greek and German roots have imbued her with a quiet sense of confidence and an unwillingness to play to status. Tina has brilliantly realized more roles in Hollywood than most entertainers can ever hope for; she has worked as an actress, comedienne, writer, and producer and has earned seven Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four Writers’ Guild of America Awards. Tina Fey is simply a brilliant performer—who can forget her work on Saturday night live and most recently the very successful 30 Rock, not to mention the impersonation to beat all impersonations, featuring Fey’s pitch-perfect performance as vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin?
The brilliance of her personality informs her style with her deliberate choices—Fey is always classic and smart. She doesn’t mess around. She wears what flatters her and doesn’t take unnecessary risks—after all what girl doesn’t look good in a pencil skirt, a crisp white buttondown, and stilettos? Her red carpet style is flawless: her gowns are perfectly tailored, her makeup is always fresh, and her hair never looks stiff or overdone. Even at her most glamorous, Fey always looks like herself. And that self is well-rooted in her most important roles as wife and mother. Fey has been married for over eight years to Jeff Richmond, and is a mother to her beautiful daughter, Alice. Never mind she’s been on many prestigious lists: People’s 50 Most Beautiful People, Associated Press’ Entertainer of the Year, Forbes Celebrity 100, New York’s 50 Most Powerful Women, and Rolling Stone’s 100 People Who Are Changing America. Despite all this, Tina Fey remains accessible and real.
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lindsay sloan written by kendra worsnup Photographed by Maria Carmel mariacarmel.com Hair by Jonathan Hanousek at exclusive artists Makeup by Vanessa Scali at Tracey mattingly Styled by Steph Ashmore stephashmore.com
Lindsay Sloane is a Long Island, New York native. Lindsay has been working in the acting game since she was eight-years-old, snagging roles in The Wonder Years and Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. She has also appeared in other shows such as Dharma & Greg and My So-Called Life. Lately, you may have enjoyed Lindsay’s appearances on That 70's show, The West Wing, and How I Met Your Mother. Coming up soon, you will be able to catch the starlet in The Other Guys with Mark Wahlberg and Will Farrell to be released on August 6, 2010.
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Love Photographed by Tracy Rasinski Hair by Ruca hautiehub.com Makeup by Celestial Williams Styled by Shannon Campbell shannonmcampbell.com Models: Kylie with The Agency AZ & Jeanne with Ford Robert Black
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earrings by stella and dot stelladot.com/tandy dress by gianni bini dillards.com
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vintage top from fashionbyrobertblack.com necklace by Erica Lyons dillards.com
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hat by sarasota top by mssp all availabel at dillards.com
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hair accessory by stella & Dot stelladot.com/tandy bolero by alberto makili dillards.com
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vintage top available at fashionbyrobertblack.com hair accessory by poshalamode.com
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dress by gianni bini dillards.com necklace by erica lyons dillards.com hair accessory by poshalamode.com
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stylist's own top hair accessory by poshalamode.com
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pinky promise
written by rachel rose desimone
This spring fabulously poised pink is where it's at. Anywhere from bold to ballerina, sassy to sheer. It is infinitely wearable, fantastically feminine, and flattering on everybody. Experiment and find your best shade.
China Glaze Nail Polish in love letters / Chanel Nail Color in tendresse / Shu Uemura egerie nail enamel in pink / OPI Nail Laquer in panda-monium pink / Nicole by OPI Polish in love your life / Estee Lauder Pure Color Quick-Finish Instant Dry Top Coat / Lippmann Collection Nail Lacquer in whatever lola wants / Lippmann Collection Rehydrating Base Coat / Sephora Multi Action Nail Polish in pink / Sephora by OPI Nail Colour in wardrobe change / Victoria's Secret Pink Me Up Polish & Bling in pink / Kiss Floral File
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Our favorite trends for the bride
Sleeves Whether it’s dramatic puffs of fabric or delicate textured draping, sleeves can be your biggest asset. Black Accessorize your dress or add a stunning bolero of the powerful hue. Short & Sweet Brides that are independent and fashion-forward trim their dresses to just above the knee.
written by regina lampert Lace Seems like lace is always on the scene, but this season it is long and luscious.
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Real Brides (and what they wish they would have known before)
Leave expectation at the door, bad and good expectations. Learn about marriage through living it and not from what you’ve heard. hayley married 10 months photographed by jessica peterson
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There’s no room for selfishness in marriage. Put each other first and you can’t get too far off track. Gretta married 2 years photographed by amelia lyon
Realize and accept a realistic dream life with your husband − not the stuff you would fantasize about in 5th period biology class. heather married 10 years
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Always put your significant other before yourself, and think of their feelings before your own. kristen married 2 & half weeks photographed by sloanphotographers.com
Here is one guaranteed fact: whatever bugs you about him/her before you get married, will be magnified 100 times after you get married. You’d better be ok with it, because you’re not going to change those things; ever. debra married 31 years eliza 22
Whenever a problem or hardship comes your way, always always use it as an opportunity to grow closer together, rely on each other for comfort and strength and never allow it to drive a wedge between the two of you. suener married 7 years
Let your guard down and let yourself be vulnerable. Pride is a harmful element in a marriage and it can destroy it. elaine married 3 years
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Photographed by Tracy Rasinski / Hair by Anthony Joseph Hernandez / Makeup by Jourdan Dudgeon / Styled by Shannon Campbell shannonmcampbell. com / Modeled by Kelly with The Agency AZ
light en up
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Dress by Manuel Mota lillianlottiecouture.com / Top and headband by Forever 21 forever21.com
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Left Dress by Antonio Melani dillards.com / Cardigan by Chetta B dillards.com / vintage Hair Accessory Right Veil by lillianlottiecouture.com / Dress by Antonio Melani dillards.com / Tights by Forever 21 forever21.com / Shoes by Nina dillards.com
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Left vintage scarf / glasses by gucci / Necklace by catherine stein dillards.com / dress by jennyvi dizon couture jennyvi.com / socks by forever21 / shoes by nina dillards.com Right dress by after six lillianlottiecouture.com / cardigan by j crew
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dress by jennyvi dizon couture jennyvi.com / cardigan by copper key dillards.com
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left dress by antonio melani / cardigan by chetta b / hair accessory by preston & York / all available at dillards.com right dress by jennyvi dizon couture jennyvi.com / jacket by gianni bini dillards.com
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jacket and pants by rampage / shoes by antonio melani / all available at dillards.com
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{smart art}
Lisa Congdon are you on twitter/facebook/etc? Yes: twitter.com/ lisacongdon and www.facebook.com/pages/Lisa-Congdon-ArtIllustration/194642865181 When did you start creating art? I am now 42, and I started making art when I was 31 years old. I took a painting class with my brother. We had just gone through difficult breakups and we decided to take a semester long painting class on Friday night together for fun. From there I began painting regularly, and then drawing and making collages. Within a few years I was showing my work in galleries and selling it to clients. Why do you create art? It makes me intensely happy. What medium is your favorite? I work mostly in gouache and it is my favorite. I love how smooth it is. Does where you live affect your work? Why? I am definitely affected by where I live. California is filled with natural beauty and San Francisco, in particular, is filled with intense color and constant inspiration. What inspires you? I find inspiration everywhere, mostly in nature and in the city sights and sounds around me—I love old signage and
typography. I also love mid-century illustration by guys like Alexander Girard, Ollie Eksell, Charley Harper. I love fashion, design and textiles, too. How do you choose your subjects? I paint lots of animals and trees. I have had a love affair with both since I was a kid. I don’t always find animals cute, but I do always find them incredibly beautiful in their own ways, and I think the eyes always make the painting. I always look for photos of animals where the eyes are intense. When was the proudest moment of your career, thus far? There are two very proud moments. One is when I sold out a 14 piece show in a small shop/gallery in New York before the opening party. That was in 2007. Another proud moment was when I signed with my illustration agent, Lilla Rogers, last year in 2009. She’s amazing and I am so happy for her to represent me. Who are your artistic influences, living or dead? There are so many! A few are Gustav Klimt, David Hockney, Joseph Cornell, Maurizio Pellegrin, Annette Messager. I also love mid-century illustrators like Alexander Girard, Ollie Eksell, Charley Harper and Mary Blair. How long have you been selling art and where can people buy it? I have been selling art since 2005. Currently I have work available at Nahcotta Gallery and Artstream Gallery (both in New Hampshire) and my own online shop. Do you make a living at making art? Almost! I also co-own a store/gallery in San Francisco called Rare Device which helps me pay my bills. What advice would you give other aspiring artists? Make only work that comes from that true place inside. Also, work hard and maintain a belief that it is possible.
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{we've got issues}
are greater for her as a result of her gender. In short, if historical trends persist, she’s not allowed to fail as readily as her male counterparts. Witness her first foray into mega budget feature film making, K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER, the relative failure of which relegated her to miniscule budget features and commercials for a decade. Compare that to her exhusband James Cameron whose first foray into mega budget film making was the overpriced and underperfoming (thus, somewhat ironically titled) The Abyss. Despite its relative failure, his next films were Terminator 2 and True Lies, each of which respectively became the most expensively produced movies of their years of release. This is symptomatic of minority directors: we are happy for them when they succeed and pat ourselves on the back for our collective tolerance and progressive attitudes and think the problem is solved. This is especially true of those making the financial decisions in the film industry. However, those same powers that we view subsequent efforts as too niche or otherwise under-performing continue to back the winners they momentarily crown. Female (or I might add otherwise minority) voices are too often relegated to their respective audiences, than can’t break free of their niche. If they strive for more mainstream fare they risk cries of selling out, while if they stay in their more niche positions they face accusations of creative bankruptcy. Whatever the case, if their movies don’t perform sufficiently financially, the lesson characteristically taken by the film industry is that people don’t want to see “women’s movies,” “black movies,” etc. which will make it even harder for subsequent filmmakers. Overall, I am reminded of when I attended a speech by one of the first female Deans of a major university. She said early in her career as such she was asked, “How do you feel about only getting this position because you are a woman and filling a quota?” While not justifying the accusation, she nevertheless replied, “A whole lot better than I felt being denied positions because I was a woman and there were no such opportunities.” I feel these filmmakers are in a similar position. I wish them continued success and a social climate where merit becomes the primary concern.
firsts
Oscar
written by nathan scoll
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his year saw a very diverse showing for the Academy Award nominations, and not just because the amount of Best Picture nominees had doubled. The laboriously titled Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire and The Blind Side are somewhat uncharacteristic films to receive so many accolades at such mainstream levels, all the more comparatively impressive considering that they are anchored in leading performances by women and people of color. And, of course, Kathryn Bigelow winning Best Director for The Hurt Locker is something of a coup since she is the first female to so do. With this (and I suppose in the wake of the likewise historic 2008 presidential race), there is a lot of talk about minority advancement and representation in the film industry and, by extension, popular culture. Bigelow, a fine filmmaker, is the first female director to win such honors and one of the few female directors, period, working at the studio feature level. It’s a double-edged sword, however, for she and those like her of comparable status are in a compromised position because of that status. As a decades-long fan of her work, I am pleased that so many more will now await her next film, but somewhat saddened that the stakes
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{something old . . . something new}
Entertainment’s new favorites and classics refound written by emily mayer
watch
read
listen
La belle et la bête / 1946 Before the Disney version was the timeless black-andwhite French film directed by Jean Cocteau, a French novelist and playwright. He brought to life the hauntingly beautiful tale of Belle and her beast with old-fashioned tricks of the stage: enchanted statues springing to life, human arms jutting from walls while holding candelabras that spontaneously light. Cocteau’s masterpiece draws the viewer into a fantasy world and brings to the screen what was once only a fairytale. A fashion bonus: the costumes were made by the Paris couture house Lanvin. Watch it on DVD or streaming through netflix.com.
villette / Charlotte BrontË / 1853 Most high school English classes list Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre as required reading, so consider it time to explore a different Brontë work. Considered one of Charlotte Brontë’s best yet most underestimated works, Villette reflects much of Charlotte’s isolation, her feminist leanings, and her conflicts with religion. A refined and complicated book, Villette focuses on Lucy Snowe, a girl alone in the world, who strikes out on her own to find employment and independence. As many plot twists, romantic entanglements, and shadowy ghosts abound as they do in Jane Eyre. Available in the Barnes & Noble Classics series.
Risqué / Chic / 1979 In 1979, disco was king, and the king of disco was Chic. With a wildly popular album already out featuring “Le Freak,” the disco and R&B band could only reach soaring heights. When Risqué was launched, Chic introduced one of the most influential songs of the decade: “Good Times.” The track was endlessly sampled by musicians long after the disco era ended, and it’s the inspiration behind The Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” and Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust.” Shuffle the original into your party mix and let it lend a decidedly danceable beat to the good times. Available on itunes.com.
Waking Sleeping Beauty / 2009 This new documentary takes old behind-thescenes footage from 1984 to 1994 and explains the miracles behind the production of some of Disney’s hit movies like The Little Mermaid and The Lion King. At a time when Walt Disney Pictures was floundering financially, creative geniuses like Tim Burton and John Lasseter (now household names) rolled up their sleeves to produce masterpieces. While revealing many of the most inspiring highlights of a second golden era, and some of the less magical moments behind the business of Disney, this insightful film takes a peek into what makes the Disney franchise tick.
Charlotte and Emily: A Novel of the BrontËs / Jude Morgan / 2010 Jude Morgan has accomplished several works of historical fiction, plunging readers into the short, fast-paced lives of the Romantic poets and their lovers, reimagining the life of a famous Victorian actress, and writing his own take on a Jane Austen-style comedy of manners. His latest novel explores the lives of the talented Brontë sisters, renowned for their Gothic novels, drawing on their early struggles growing up in a parsonage and their difficult, reclusive lives. Morgan adeptly turns the story of these beloved English authors into a page-turner using his inimitable, vivid prose. Available at amazon.com.
a coin for the well / fan death / 2010 This Vancouver-based duo spins out catchy disco-infused, early-’80s-influenced tracks with a signature blasé delivery that might be read as pretentious if it wasn’t a tongue-in-cheek homage to the rise of dance music. Their latest video for the song “Reunited” caricatures some of the most famous rock and pop culture icons, all grooving to dark and sultry synthesized beats. While some tracks are disco heavy and laden with strings, others have a synth-pop sound that’s been compared to early Depeche Mode or New Order. Either way, Fan Death makes tunes to dance to. Check them out on www.myspace.com/fandeath.
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fun. the band written by summer bellessa / photographed by Matt Sloan
We were able to come to your show in Phoenix. How was it playing in your hometown for your biggest fans and your family? It’s always great playing in Phoenix. There is an energy there like few other places and it’s bittersweet every time we’ve played there. I’m always expecting tomatoes to be thrown at my head but it’s been quite the opposite. Who/what did you draw inspiration from for this album? A lot of different things... what was going on in my life at the time, where I was living, and a lot of musical theatre and elo. For being so young, you have already had a lot of career ups and downs. Are you in the school of thought that whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger? How strong are you? I am a little bit. I’m from that deceptive school of “no regrets.” I wouldn’t change how 95% of the things in my life have panned out. It could probably be argued by people that know me well that it’s made me a little bit of an emotionless robot. But I feel like I avoid feelings and confrontation in the real world for songs. Maybe it’s selfish, but it works for me. What can we look forward to from Fun? More touring. More records. What are your hopes and dreams for your life? Now is probably a bad time to ask. By choice my life is in a state of flux right now and I’m trying to enjoy being a little more sporadic. I’m not exactly waiting for an epiphany; I just want to take some time without
feeling tied down to too much and figure out what works best for me. My bet is that it will constantly change. Do you have any favorite charity projects? Charity is good :) You describe your music as pop, but most of your inspirations aren't. Do you think pop has changed? Why are you drawn to pop? I think of pop in the ‘60s Beatles sense. In that regard it hasn’t changed but I suppose it stands for “popular.” I just have no other way of describing our music. Nor do I really enjoy doing it. But I think I’m drawn to the type of music I write because it reflects on my personality. I feel like there should be proper ups and downs in music. Not so much just one or the other. Do you have anyone who you would like to collaborate with? Danger Mouse? I dunno. I feel lucky to have collaborated with the people I have so far. Why Fun.? We had to announce our first tour and we didn't have a band name yet. That one had been at the top of the list for five months so when prompted we chose it. Is there a question you wish you were asked? “How are you doing? Really? No really, how are you doing?” Thanks so much for being so fabulous, creative and talented. We are big fans and look forward to following everything you put out Thanks a lot.
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balenciaga dress kill City tshirt confection jewels rings
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vintage Gold lamè skirt & belt trash&luxury Graphic T banana republic Denim button down zodiac moccasin Lia Sophia ring
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vintage Sequin top madewell military jacket Caroline Hedaya plaid skirt moschino Open toed shoes Marc Jacobs socks
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ANAT B. Blue printed tank shop bob Plaid flannel erickson Beamon necklace
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band of outsiders Plaid shirt vintage Lace skirt fendi belt zodiac Biker boots
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ALEX Carmelita Couture dress vintagePink fringe shirt madewell Denim short design edition Gap Platforms FO Anat B multi Color dress Camilla and Marc Red stripe shirt kathryn hynes Sequin short Zara Sequin sandal
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Camilla and Marc sequin blazer Worn Free Red TShirt zara Denim Shorts & sandal erickson Beamon Necklace
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wonderland photographed by laura rose / styled by julie brooke williams / make-up by anne kohlhagen for inglot cosmetics / hair by miki mori www.mikimorihair.com / modeled by read at muse photo / assistant: brian offidani / manicure by knockout cosmetics
dress by harvey fairclothe, bangles by alexis bittar, shoes by giseppe zanotti
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dress and top by numia, bangles by rachel leigh
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silver top by jill stuart, blue skirt by hache, boots by giseppe zanotti, bracelet by malene birger, ring by mars and valentine
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dress by malene birger, belt by karen walker, bracelet by rachel leigh, shoes by giseppe zanotti
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beaded silk top by malene birger, pants by daryl k, shoes by giseppe zanotti shoes, bracelet by rachel leigh
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Great Le n g t h s
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by Dawn Dicarlo / Makeup Rachel Rose Desimone using Stila / Stylist Erlinda Denise / Hair Nikki Providence nikkiprovidence.com / Model Dallas with Ford
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Photographed by Rachel Thurston / Makeup by Gia Harris / Hair by Julio for Shampolio.com / Styled by Sunshine and Sarah
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BAND OF OUTSIDERS BLACK TRENCH COAT / MARC JACOBS STRIPED SHIRT
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VINTAGE (DECADES SLC) dress / lia sophia MIRRORED EARRINGS
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rebel with a cause Photography by Mark Oberlin www. markoberlin.com / Hair by Jason Orion at Exclusive Artists Management / Make Up by Kindra Mann / Styling by Erlinda Denise / Modeled by Lauren Garrison and Jimmy Brighton at Ford Models
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Her: Nordstrom.com Necklace / LF Stores ring / express Sweater / stylist's own vintage Skirt / h&m Shoes Him: stylist's own Shirt / urbanoutfitters.com vest / express Jeans / stylist's own Socks / h&m Shoes
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Her: Claire's glasses / ErlindaDenise. etsy.com Eye Glass Chain / LF Stores Necklace and Pin / h&m Sweater and skirt / Model's Own ring Him: Stylist's Own hat / Levis Shirt / H&M Jacket
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Her: Forever21 Earrings / Stylist's own Necklace / Ralph Lauren top / Stylist's Own vintage skirt, socks, and shoes Him: American Apparel jacket, Stylist's Own shirt and socks / Express Pants and tie / h&m Shoes
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Her: Aardvark Clothing vintage dress / Stylist's Own belt and socks / h&m Shoes Him: Stylist's Own shirt and socks / express Sweater and jeans / h&m Shoes
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terrific tatyana ali Written by Tatum Hawkins photographed by Angela Kohler angelakohler.com styled by Sarah & Sunshine sarahandsunshine.wordpress.com makeup by Rachel Rose DeSimone using Make Up For Ever hair by Nikki Providence nikkiprovidence.com
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Although it may have seemed like she was taking a risk transitioning from actress to singer, Ali was just doing what she has always loved. “I’ve been singing as long as I’ve been acting,” she says. “However, I’d say singing is much more personal. You’re not playing a character and you’re allowing your fans to get to know who you really are.” Over the next few years, Ali continued to balance college life with work, appearing in several movies alongside notable actors such as Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd. One of her favorite movie roles as a college student was in the 2001 romantic comedy, The Brothers, which
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Back in the day when we still recorded songs off the radio to cassette tapes and when gas was a mere buck per gallon, there was The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, an iconic ’90s pop culture TV classic, waiting for us when we got home from school every afternoon. While we could count on Will Smith to make us laugh, it was Tatyana Ali as the cute and bubbly Bel-Air princess and kid sister Ashley Banks who won our hearts. So, what has this Brooklyn beauty, now 31, been up to since? Would you have guessed Harvard? Unlike most celebrities who drop out of college or dismiss it altogether, Ali found empowerment in education over fame. She credits her parents who instilled a love for education which she says has kept her grounded all these years. “Education enriches your mind and nobody can take that away from you,” says Ali. “In fact, while I was on the set of Fresh Prince, my parents were very strict about my schooling, it was understood that if I didn’t get good grades I couldn’t act.” While a student at Harvard, Ali continued to work, this time on her singing, and debuted her first album Kiss the Sky which wowed audiences around the world with its hit R&B singles, “Daydreamin’” and “Boy You Knock Me Out.” The latter peaked at #3 in the UK and Ali jumped to pop status in the U.S. when she was asked to open for *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys during their world tours in 1999. “I remember being woken up at 4 a.m. to a shaking tour bus,” Ali says laughing. “Girls were screaming and pounding the walls, I was so afraid to look outside. Turns out they thought my bus was the *NSYNC bus!”
not only co-starred the beautiful Gabrielle Union but also the devilishly handsome, Shemar Moore. “I was, what, 19 at the time, and I just thought it was so fun to be around all these hot guys,” Ali gushed, suddenly showing her girly side. A year later in 2002, Ali graduated with a degree in Political Science. One can imagine how tough it must have been to live all the way on the East coast away from the glitz and glamour, not to mention the gigs, in Hollywood. Why not just attend a university in southern California? “It probably would have been easier to attend a college more local, but then it would have been easier to skip class to audition, too,” Ali points out. Ah, got it. In the years that followed, Ali appeared in several movie titles (including Glory Road, a film produced by award-winning Jerry Bruckheimer) and furthered her cause and passion for education as a spokesperson for the Millennium Momentum Foundation, a Californiabased scholarship and mentor organization that helps prepare minority children in disadvantaged communities for leadership roles in the public sector. In 2007, Ali decided to volunteer her time and voice to the Barack Obama presidential campaign. Ali had the unique opportunity to be a volunteer surrogate for now-President Obama where she toured historically black colleges encouraging students to register and vote. In addition, Ali lent her singing voice to the Emmy-winning Obama presidential campaign music video “Yes We Can,” which also featured the voices and talents of will.i.am, John Legend and Scarlett Johansson, among others. Most recently, you may have seen Ali in a couple of films: Hotel California, a revenge thriller, and Mother and Child, a drama with an all-star female cast including Naomi Watts, Annette Bening and Kerry Washington. Coming up, Ali will star in a new TV sitcom, Love That Girl! where she plays a young divorcee who is getting a fresh start in life. The show promises to be fun, smart and sexy. We can’t wait! When Ali is not acting, singing, or volunteering for worthy causes, she continues to amaze us as the founder and CEO of HazraH Entertainment, a production company she started with her younger sister, Anastasia. Always on the go and driven by a passion to explore and discover new talents, Ali says her strength to work hard and embrace the road less traveled is a trait she inherits from her grandmother who is also her number one role model. “My grandmother always said, ‘You have to make your own heaven,’ and I really believe that,” says Ali resolutely. “It doesn’t matter where you are in your life−make that your heaven, and you’ll eventually get where you want to be.”
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{home sweet home}
PlateWall Plate walls are a creative and relatively inexpensive way to decorate a wall. Fairly easy, simple plates can transform a boring white wall into a work of art. written by Regina Lampert
Step 1 Pick your plates. You can find great looking plates at Anthropology, Rosanna.com and even your local thift store. Feel free to mix patterns and colors or choose all of one color. Step 2 Pick a design. Sit in front of the wall and place the plates in a few different arrangements. Once you have chosen the best positioning, start measuring and marking placement on your wall.
Step 3 Attach to your wall. The most traditional way to hang the plates is to use a plate holder, which can be found at most craft stores. If you want a look that is more sleek and doesn’t show the hooks try using adhesive plate hangers from allplatehangers.com.
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{one last thing}
parents written by laura warner / Illustration by Roxana Asami
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he first year of my marriage, I realized that I had become my mother. It wasn’t a good thing; the proclivity to use mushrooms and olives in every dish; the need to apologize for everything in advance; the (sorry, mom!) hyper sensitivity. Despite my pledge as a teenager to right every parental wrong I had suffered as a child – and let me be clear there weren’t many – I found myself mimicking my parents in more than culinary tastes. I was using the same vernacular, the same hand motions, the same cleaning supplies. (You’d be surprised how much tension the sponge/washcloth debate has caused in my house.) Then came kids. The first time I uttered, “I’m doing this because I love you,” to my threeyear-old, I gagged on the words. How many times had my dad directed that same phrase at me? How many times had I thought, “Um, no, if you loved me you would just let me do it”? And, yet, I said it because it was true—it really is love that motivates me to correct my children. It is most
definitely my mom’s influence that leads me to sing along full volume to the radio, much to my daughters’ chagrin. Still, there was a level of disappointment. Am I no more than my genes? At times, I felt powerless against bad behaviors that clearly are a family curse. The need to know everything, I mean everything, before making a decision? That’s my dad in me. The compulsion to make the beds first thing in the morning, even before changing a crying baby? Blame my mom. And then a call came in March. “It’s cancer,” my dad told me with no ounce of anger or fear. He didn’t want me to worry about him, and I didn’t. I knew that his information obsession would lead him to the best possible care and outcome. And I knew that his accepting attitude and tremendous faith would bring him peace. But then a call came the next year. “It’s back,” my dad said, although it became clear it had never really gone anywhere. And so we watched as my large (in stature and personality) father slowly shrank from the continued treatments. But that tendency to stay upbeat never dissipated. And then a call came on a Tuesday morning in October. “He’s gone.” Now, when I catch myself interrupting someone in my eagerness to share an insight, I don’t berate my dad for passing down the behavior. Instead, I miss him. I feel grateful to share a part of him, even if it’s a bit of a social faux pas. (And, yes, I’m working on it, just like he was.) And when I write run-on sentences and overuse parentheses (you know, like this?), I don’t chide his writing style for encumbering mine. Instead, I embrace it and hope that he would like to read it. One day, I’ll probably force my kids to museums and historical sites and drone on and on about their significance. And when they give me a bored look and question my coolness, I’ll remind them that I made the same face to my parents many moons ago. And how I wish that instead of complaining, I would have thanked them. I wish I would have jumped up and hugged them and smelled them and remembered the moment better, because all too soon memories would be all I’d have left. They’ll still give me a bored face, because kids just don’t get it. Turning into your parents isn’t always a bad thing – sometimes it’s just what you need.
A call will come one day. On the other end will be a daughter, laughing as she tells me the latest “mom-ism” she uttered to her own children. And we’ll laugh, because it just happens. Like it or not, you become your parents. And then I’ll know that she’ll be okay. Because even when I’m gone, part of me will still be here with her, olives, mushrooms and all.
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